15 Scary Zombie Survival Strategy Games in 2020

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020

The genres of games are never-ending. With that being said, gaming fanatics these days demand strategic games. These games tend to be based on survival. And what would be a better survival game, than a one based on Zombies? Zombie games are one of the most demanded, especially in 2020. The trend isn’t just prevalent in recent times, the notion that horror games set could be dated back to as early as when games started to get developed. And you know what makes Zombies so interesting? Be it in a video game, or the big screen, the antagonist’s demeanor is always frightening, with their overwhelming numbers and appearance, and not to mention, their never-ending crave for eating human flesh.

As we mentioned earlier, Zombie games have been a part of the video game territory for so long, that they now have their own subgenre.

Regardless of what you say, Zombie-based games are packed with action, horror, and adventure, which requires the deployment of tactical strategic alignment of the users, as a slight misstep would result in your character’s untimely demise. Wouldn’t that be sad? After all, zombies are poised to devour the human race.

Which now brings us to the list we have prepared for you guys, these top 15 zombie survival strategy games that would give you a treat, especially in 2020.

Scary Zombie Survival Strategy Games in 2020

No list of best horror survival zombie game is complete, with Capcom’s very best: Resident Evil. The franchise is simply second to none, in terms of its concept, originality, plot, strategy, and overall gameplay. Your job is simply to play, either as Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, to investigate a series of unsolved and mysterious murders, in the city of Racoon, a fictional town, poised in the Midwest. Dangers lurk every corner, which is why caution is an absolute necessity, for our users.

The constant threat of Zombies, coupled with animals of the undead, that too, with minimum inventory, will give you the creeps, at every moment of the game. The way the game is designed just simply magnifies horror, and if you’re not a strategist, then you’re in for some trouble. Also, the game’s dialogue delivery is stellar, in every single manner. The graphics are also top-notch, to add the cherry on the cake. Look no further ahead, give this one a try. And if you’re looking for something even more over the top, try the 2015 remastered version. In any case, this game is still very popular in 2020.

The last of us game was originally released in 2013, and it remains one of the best, if not the best survival video games, to be ever created. It took the audience by storm. It is the recreation of the most brutal and hostile apocalyptic world, manifested with infected creatures and absolutely savage humans, who would stop at nothing, but survive. The goal here is to protect a witty teenage girl from all sorts of threats, as she is the source of survival for humanity. The character onboard, Joel, is allowed to use an array of weapons, throughout the game, including rifles and shotguns. And heck, even baseball bats, if need be.

What’s so unique about the game, is the attention to detail itself, and the strategic mindset, required from the user, to survive, like crafting your own health kits, for one. The publisher, Naughty Dog, rolled out the remastered version, with a few upgrades, and support for higher frame rates, at Full HD Resolution. However, the original is yet to be topped. The game is exclusive to the PlayStation platform and is a treat for users looking for the best zombie survival strategy game, at least on the console.

Left for Dead 2

This pick of ours is for the adventurous ones. The game is absolutely a treat for users, looking for the best strategy survival game, in the market. Left 4 Dead 4 is a co-op survival game, which is based on survival against countless infected creatures. And with the help of your teammates, these creatures are to be obliterated. The game is almost everything a zombie survival game must have; Adrenaline Rush, Fear, and Excitement. The primary premise behind the game is to try to reach from one end to another (specified), without getting devoured by the crimson heads. The game is pretty much packed with action and is fast-paced. Zombies, at times, may become extremely aggressive, and jump on your from out of nowhere, which, in itself, is quite scary, frankly speaking. If we compare it to its predecessor, the game simply has more depth and definition, in terms of gameplay, incorporating five different game modes: Campaign Mode, Single Player Mode, Versus Mode, Survival Mode, and the Special

Scavenge Mode. Each mode is unique in its own way. All in all, the game is a pure keeper, especially in 2020.

Dead Trigger 2

If we talk about plain and simple popularity, Dead Trigger 2 is perhaps the most popular Zombie Survival game available. And rejoice, smartphone users, this pick is essentially for you guys. It is rather old but provides quality updates, which makes it one of the best to play, on a smartphone, in 2020. The objective is simply to kill zombies while completing objectives and missions. Similar to other games of the same genre, there are few pieces of equipment and health to start off with. You may lose out on health, after being hit by zombies or get altered by catastrophes, such as; nuclear radiation. The graphics are also fairly decent. Strategic thinking required is lesser than our other picks, but it is there. Also, the game offers you complete flexibility to move freely in all directions, unlike most zombie-based games.

Planescape: Torment

If you’re truly a fan of zombie-based survival games, and you haven’t tried out Planescape: Torment, yet, then look no further, we are here to recommend you. There’s a lot going down here. At first glance, the game won’t get you all hyped as other zombie-based games, but it will start to kick in, once you start progressing.

Almost every single aspect of the game is stellar. The story revolves around an immortal protagonist (the user), who has forgotten all about his past. The game commences with the user being in a cold mortuary room, where you first lay eyes on your dead friend’s skull. Pretty dramatic, right? The remaining journey is as enticing as the start. It involves the user, journeying through the mystical city of Sigil. You may come across many companions along the way. The game itself functions a bit differently. It is based on rules with campaign settings, similar to Dungeons & Dragons. It serves for the user to solve complex riddles and allows your character to develop in multiple domains.

State of Decay

This one is pretty much action-packed, in every element. The emphasis is more on strategy and stealth than anything else. You neither serve as a Zombie Slayer nor do you have unlimited resources to defend yourself with. The goal is to search and recruit new survivors, raid vacant buildings and other survival camps, in order to get your daily resources. Emotions also play a key role in your survival, as do the way you interact with outsiders. It’s as real as it gets. The story is also quite promising, but you have two choices: Follow or Focus on Survival. The game, regardless of its minor shortcomings, still stands out, from other zombie survival games, as it brilliantly incorporates gaming elements of stealth, shooting, strategy, and role-playing. More than a million copies of the game were sold, during the initial release, and it sets the same footprints, heading into 2020.

Dying Light: The Following

Dying light: The following is a sequel to the franchise’s first iteration: Dying Light. The gameplay is quite similar to its predecessor. It is essentially a horror survival game. The game utilizes the day and night scheme quite nicely, which basically controls the behavior of zombies. For instance, the crimson heads will be a slow target during the daytime, but much aggressive and fast, during the night. Just like the previous iteration, the user may perform athletic abilities, like climbing ledges, jumping and zip-lining to attack and kill enemies. Additionally, the game also features a brand-new dune buggy, with few customizations onboard, and a separate skillset. The buggy allows you to travel and crush zombies, on the way. It also features various weapon types, including flamethrowers, UV lights, and Spikes.

The additional two new game modes, Bounty Mode, and Nightmare Mode, respectively, offers competitive gameplay. Overall, this pick of ours will not disappoint.

Dead Rising 4

Dead rising 4 is the fourth installment of the highly anticipated Dead Rising franchise, which sees the return of Frank West, the franchise’s main character, in the first two iterations. The game is a blend of survival, craftsmanship, character progression, and core action gameplay, including frenzy weapon combos. The game packs quite a punch. The biggest change, from the previous installments, is perhaps the abolishment of 72-hour timing mechanism, and the added co-op story mode. The game certainly takes the zombie-slaying experience to a completely new level. Other technical issues have also been resolved, with this generation of Dead Rising.

The Walking Dead: Season 1

As the name suggests, The Walking Dead: Season 1 is based on an episodic adventure, taken from the heavily acclaimed popular comic series, bearing the same name. The game is essentially divided into 5 episodes, with an additional bonus episode, up for download. The story follows the comics, commencing right after the outbreak of zombies, in Georgia. What’s interesting to see is the use of characters, at least most of them, which is quite unique. The main protagonist is Lee Everett (the user), tasked with protecting a young girl, from the outbreak of zombies, accommodating a group of survivors, to tag along. The character progression is quite unique, as it is the direct result of the dialogue choices you make, and actions you pursue, with a set of choices, during gameplay. The game is an absolute treat, and that strategic element kicks in during the conversation choices, you are required to make.

Organ Trail

This pick is for our retro fans since we listen. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Organ Trail takes you to a long, hard journey across America, where you’ll encounter zombies, witness deadly diseases, and even human lunacy. The main goal is to lead a group of companions to a zombie-free destination. To begin with, there a number of characters to choose from, each having their own special skill set and attributes, that will directly affect your gameplay. The deployment of resource management is also quite unique in the game, which makes all the difference, for your survival. The game

incorporates two main modes: Campaign Mode, and Endless Mode. Both modes offer an immersive gameplay experience, and the user will definitely enjoy the game to its fullest.

Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid, is again, one of our unique picks. The story here is that, while facing a zombie apocalypse, your goal is not only to finish them off, and allow for a zombie free state, but rather how you deal with other pressing issues, as a result of the apocalypse. These include Hunger, Depression, Illness, Loneliness, State of Feeling of Deprivation, and much more. Hence, the game offers a promising experience, based on brutal realities, and more so, practical. The objective is to survive in a quarantined country filled with zombies as long as you can. In order to survive and live longer, you are required to build a base, scavenge for food, while avoiding direct contact with zombies. It’s a very good strategic zombie-based survival game, and is one of the better choices for 2020.

Into the Dead 2: Zombie Survival

Another one for our mobile gamers. Into the Dead 2: Zombie Survival offers a gameplay experience, that speaks for itself. The immensely popular game’s objective is to try and rescue your family from the crimson heads. In order to achieve that, you must evade a pack of zombies, out to kill you. The game may be played in three different modes: Story Mode, Daily Mode, and Survival Mode. The game evokes a feeling of fear and aggression amongst users, yet they have to be at the top of their toes, in order to dodge the cheeky zombies. Additionally, the game features a bunch of side challenges and missions that the user may opt for. The graphics of the game are also fair.

Urban Dead

This pick is very different from the others, not in essence, but rather, the platform. Urban Dead is a popular browser/ text-based MMORPG, set in a fictional city,

following a deadly zombie apocalypse. You may begin with either, as a zombie, or as a survivor, with various skill sets for each character. Players can also become zombies, and likewise, zombies can be resurrected. What’s interesting is that all characters are ‘User-controlled,’ and the game doesn’t feature any ‘Non-player’ component. Despite your selection of character, the character will gradually grow and gain advanced characteristics, with experience points, and specific actions. All in all, the game’s a compelling package.

Occupation 2

Again, we welcome you with another one of our Android picks, for our smartphone gamers. Don’t let the name confuse you, the game actually packs quite a bunch, and is really interesting to play through. Scientists have basically discovered an alien artifact, and in the process of activating it, the scientists get devoured by monsters.

The objective is pretty much to survive in a new world, filled with creatures and monsters, in an attempt to fix the mistake of the scientists.

Zombie Crisis

Available on the PlayStore, Zombie Crisis, is again, a very fun-filled, thrilling Zombie shooting and survival game, featured in RPG and action gameplay. Zombie waves are headed towards you, and you are required to tactically face them and diminish them all before they set their foot near you. You have to remain calm, prepare a sound and strong weapons, put on your best equipment/ gear, deploy loyal robots around you, and simply: Fire, Shoot, and Kill.